Daily Archives: February 17, 2025

‘SNL50’ Weekend Update: Bill Murray Roasts the Show’s White Anchors, Bobby Moynihan’s Drunk Uncle Yells ‘Not My Captain America’ Over Anthony Mackie

The “Weekend Update” segment at the “SNL” 50th anniversary special on Sunday brought back legendary cast member Bill Murray to rank the segment’s past hosts. Murray started by ranking “Weekend Update’s” Black hosts, which put current co-host Michael Che at number one — by virtue

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard Sing ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ on ‘SNL50,’ But Don’t Reference Sinéad O’Connor Controversy

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard appeared to honor Sinéad O’Connor during “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday night. The duo, who also performed during the “Saturday Night Live” concert special two nights prior, this time performed the Prince song, “Nothing Compares 2 U.” The 1985

‘The White Lotus’ Recap: Season 3 Starts With Another Dead Body and One Big Surprise

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The White Lotus” Season 3, Episode 1, now streaming on Max. Check-in has begun at “The White Lotus” in Thailand. As is tradition, the third season of Mike White’s HBO dramedy opens with a mysterious dead body, shown

Jack Nicholson Makes Rare TV Appearance at ‘SNL50,’ Introduces Adam Sandler’s Heartfelt Song Honoring the Show’s History

Adam Sandler’s performance at Sunday night’s “SNL50: Anniversary Special” was one of the most memorable moments of the night — even before it began. The performance was introduced by Jack Nicholson, who received loud applause inside Studio 8H. “Everyone in this room has something in

Meryl Streep Gets Turned on by Pedro Pascal as ‘SNL50’ Brings Back Kate McKinnon’s X-Rated Alien Abduction Sketch: ‘This Devil Wears Nada’

At “SNL50,” Kate McKinnon reprised her popular character Miss Rafferty from her series of Close Encounter sketches, surrounded by the all-star ensemble of Pedro Pascal, Jon Hamm, Woody Harrelson, Aidy Bryant — with Meryl Streep appearing as her mother, also Miss Rafferty. At the Pentagon, Miss

John Mulaney’s Star-Studded ‘SNL50’ Musical Sketch Includes Hot Dog Adam Driver, Kate McKinnon’s Giuliani and Scarlett Johansson Joking About Colin Jost

John Mulaney took the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special on a five-decade journey through the ups and downs of the show’s New York City home base. Starting with the 1975 birth of the series, Mulaney’s star-studded medley began with convincing former cast members Pete

Mike Myers Revives ‘Coffee Talk’ Host Linda Richman With Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph at ‘SNL50’: ‘It’s Sweata Weatha’

Mike Myers returned to “Saturday Night Live” in the most classic way during the show’s 50th-anniversary special on Sunday. The comedian reprised his role as Linda Richman. Myers popularized the Linda Richman character in his beloved “Coffee Talk” sketches from 1991 to 1994. The “Shrek”

Tom Hanks and ‘SNL50’ Highlight the Show’s Problematic Past, From Ethnic Stereotypes to Sexual Harassment Jokes and Adrien Brody’s Dreadlocks

During Sunday’s “SNL50,” Tom Hanks deadpanned the opening of what seemed to be an in memoriam segment, but instead of tributes to past cast members, it played tribute to comedy that didn’t age well and wouldn’t play well today. “As we celebrate the achievements of